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Old Sep 24th, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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RV Trip across Northern U.S.

Does anyone have some good advice as to the best way to approach renting an RV for a one way trip starting in Boston, MA and running across the Northern U.S. (maybe jumping into Canada for a bit) and into Seattle then down the PCH with ultimate stop in San Diego? Trying to minimize costs as much as possible and possibly tow our SUV. Thanks!
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Old Sep 24th, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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As to your questions on the RV I'm not sure exactly what you question is, that is what do you want to know. One thing though taking any rental into Canada from the US is iffy. most rental companies don't allow it so make sure yours does. Again what do you mean by "best way6 to approach renting a RV". We may be able to help if your will clarify that.
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Old Sep 24th, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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Have you looked into costs of renting a one-way RV or even if it is possible? Are you trying to minimize costs of the trip or of renting an RV - because you will likely find that if the goal is to make the trip while minimizing costs, driving your own SUV and staying in hotels is likely to be cheaper than what you are proposing - but then the RV idea could be a lifestyle choice rather than just a financial one.
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Old Sep 24th, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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www.cruiseamerica.com does and will allow one way rentals as well as Canada visit, but you need to call to arrange the deal.

Can't tell you about the cost of such a trip, but it is possible.
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Old Sep 24th, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Strongly suggest you compare costs for renting an RV, paying for the gas (esp if towing a gigantic SUV) plus cost of campsites versus that of just driving your own vehicle and staying in modest hotels. the latter are likely to be much larger and more pleasant than an RV and you won't have the hassle of driving such a huge vehicle combo through mountains and on small local roads (never mind the places/roads that are closed to an RV).

I can understand doing this if you own one - but I can't believe this proposition makes economic sense.
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Old Sep 25th, 2009 | 06:30 AM
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I guess I wanted to see if it would be economically sensible to rent the RV (rather than driving the SUV alone and camping or staying in hotels). Thought an RV trip would be fun, but if it's going to be astronomically high compared to driving the SUV alone, then I will probably just drive my own car with my wife.
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Old Sep 25th, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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I also question whether rental RV's are equipped to tow other vehicles. Some may be - I just don't remember seeing any that are.
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